NTFA withdraws from representative match

The NTFL has been dealt a blow just two weeks out from the start of the season, with the Launceston-based NTFA competition withdrawing from its scheduled representative match on May 17.

The NTFL has been dealt a blow just two weeks out from the start of the season, with the Launceston-based NTFA competition withdrawing from its scheduled representative match on May 17.

NTFL president Andrew Richardson said his league was very disappointed with the decision and believes the NTFA isn't looking after the best interests of the game in the State.

It is believed the reason for the pull-out centres around the unavailability of State under 23 players, who would be playing on the same day in a practice match before their representative game against Victoria in June.